Collection Highlights
Dressing table
Date:
1795-1810
Object Number:
INV.14982
Medium:
Probably New York mahogany, white pine, yellow poplar, other inlays
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Kerchief
Object Number:
1946.57d
Date:
1942-1946
Medium:
Synthetic fabric
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 10 x 37 in. ( 20.3 x 25.4 x 94 cm )
Description:
Black synthetic fabric neck kerchief; the ends come to a point.
Gallery Label:
This neck kerchief is part of a W.A.V.E.S. uniform worn by Naval Ensign Mary Jane Natto. "W.A.V.E.S." stands for "Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service." The branch was formed for the Navy during World War II, around 1942. The Society owns the remaining items to this uniform, as well as an additional complete W.A.V.E.S. uniform.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Mary Jane Natto
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
